Today, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced the successful booking of its 2 millionth online appointment since updating the scheduling platform in 2024. This significant milestone highlights the agency’s …
The State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernest Jacob Rieux Jr. as the Assistant Secretary for Youth Services, effective March 30. …
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 14 projects around the state received bids in March. Thirteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $47.8 million. Projects …
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is investigating two separate deadly residential fires that occurred across the state over a three-hour period, from March 20–21, 2026. Tragically, each fire …
Since 2021, Northwestern State University’s Gowns for Grads program has provided caps and gowns to students unable to purchase graduation regalia to wear on graduation day. Dr. Jennifer Shaw, research associate …
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that it has been selected to participate in a new federal pilot program designed to help safely introduce next-generation aircraft …
State Representative Larry Bagley has introduced House Bill 838, legislationthat would eliminate Louisiana’s requirement for annual vehicle inspection stickers. Bagley said the proposal has the support of Louisiana Governor Jeff …
The 2026 Regular Legislative Session convened today at noon as required by the State Constitution. Returning to Baton Rouge, lawmakers will tackle a variety of subjects including regulating Artificial Intelligence …
A $50,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation (Louisiana Blue Foundation) helped the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana provide disaster relief across the region following …
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, State Fire Marshal investigators arrested 35-year-old Tony Mitchell of Many in connection with a fire and domestic violence situation that occurred in February. Mitchell has …
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